Celebration Assembly 4th July 2025

4th July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

This morning, we held our Star of the Week Golden Coin Celebration Assembly and it was absolutely wonderful to hear how so many of our children are consistently reaching our school’s Gold STANDARDS—both in their behaviour and their attitudes to learning.

Well done to all of our shining stars this week!

A quick reminder: Next week is a very important one in the school calendar. It’s our Final Assessment Week, where teachers will carry out a series of tests to measure the progress children have made throughout the academic year.

On Tuesday, we will also be sending home end-of-year school reports, which will include the class teachers for next year. Please keep an eye out for these in your child’s bag!

Let’s all keep up the great effort and finish the year strong!

West Boldon Primary – Parent Survey Results 2024-25!

3rd July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Thank you to all the families who took part in our annual questionnaire — your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Over 50 families replied. We take all feedback on board and see any score of 3 or above as a positive score.

Here are just some of the fantastic highlights:

  • 100% of parents said their child is happy at West Boldon (rated 3 or above)
  • 100% said their child feels safe at school
  • 100% said their child is making good progress
  • 100% said their child is taught well
  • 92% of families with SEND children felt they received the support they need
  • 96% felt the school is well led and managed
  • 100% said teachers are approachable
  • 97% said they would recommend our school to another parent
  • 98% said our communication (Dojo, social media, etc.) is appropriate

We’re so proud of this feedback — it reflects the dedication of our staff, the positivity of our children, and the strength of our whole school community.

Thank you for your continued support – together we thrive!

A Journey Through Time at West Boldon!

3rd July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Today, our children were taken on a fascinating journey through the history of our local area during a special assembly. They discovered some incredible inventions made right on our doorstep – including the pioneering work of Joseph Swan and George Stephenson!

We then explored the history of our own school site – did you know that before West Boldon Primary was built, it was just open fields with a burn running through it? The school first opened as West Boldon County Junior Mixed School on 3rd October 1963, officially opened by Alderman J. Lynch B.E.M.

The children were captivated by an original commemorative pamphlet and old photographs showing classrooms and the school hall from many years ago.

Do you remember West Boldon School back in the day? We’d love for you to share your memories with your children and bring the past to life at home.

 

Monday Night Art Club – Outdoor Creativity!

1st July 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Our talented Art Club took full advantage of the lovely weather this week by heading down to the Secret Garden!

The children gathered natural materials and used them to create some absolutely stunning transient art. Their creativity and imagination shone through every leaf, twig, and petal!

What a wonderful way to end a Monday!

Celebration Assembly 27th June 2025

27th June 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

At West Boldon Primary School, we love recognising the amazing achievements of our pupils—and this week was no exception!

Our Stars of the Week, chosen by their teachers, have been shining brightly through their outstanding behaviour, brilliant effort in class, and kind-hearted support for others. From showing resilience in learning to being wonderful role models, each of these children has made us incredibly proud. Well done to all of you!

A special congratulations goes to our Golden Coin winner this week! This lucky pupil was personally selected by our headteacher, Mrs Garr, for consistently showing our school values. As part of their reward, they got to choose a book from our fabulous book vending machine—a special treat that celebrates a love of reading and a job well done.

We’re so proud of every child who continues to embody our Gold Standard Behaviour and Gold Standard Work. Keep up the fantastic effort, West Boldon!

Celebration Assembly 23rd May 2025

23rd May 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

This morning’s assembly was bursting with pride as we celebrated our amazing Stars of the Week! The whole school has been shining bright by meeting our Gold Standards, but these superstars have truly gone the extra mile!

A huge shoutout to our Golden Coin winner too —his thoughtful contributions to our British Values assemblies on Tuesdays have really stood out!

Keep being brilliant, West Boldon!

Year 3 Explore Active Travel in ‘5 Minute Walk Zone’ with Sustrans

23rd May 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Sustrans-Logo

Yesterday, our Year 3 children had a wonderful visit from Abi at Sustrans to create a ‘5 Minute Walk Zone.’

The aim of the ‘5 minute walk zone’ is to encourage our families to park a little further from the school gates and enjoy a short walk to school, helping to reduce congestion and support well-being through fresh air and physical activity.

Working in pairs, each child received a map and a pencil before setting off on three separate walks from the school gate, each lasting five minutes in a different direction. At each stop point, children identified their location to help map out the boundaries of our very own ‘5 Minute Walk Zone.’

The data collected during the walk will now be used to create an informative leaflet to be shared with the wider school community, encouraging everyone to consider more active and sustainable travel choices.

Well done, Year 3, for your enthusiastic participation and thoughtful contributions, and a big thank you to Abi for a wonderful session! As a school, we are looking forward to working with Sustrans on more projects before the end of this academic year so watch this space!

SATs Smashed, Spirits Soaring!

16th May 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

We are immensely proud of our Year 6 pupils, who have now completed their SATs!

Their dedication, perseverance, and positive attitude throughout this week – and indeed, throughout their entire time at primary school – have been truly exceptional.

This group of young people has shown remarkable resilience, kindness, and determination. They are a credit to their families and to our whole school community, and we could not be prouder of the way they have approached this important milestone.

To celebrate their hard work, we enjoyed a well-deserved pizza party this afternoon – the first of several fun activities planned to mark the end of SATs week.

If you see our pupils around school or in the community, please join us in congratulating them. A kind word, a high five, or simply a smile can mean so much.

Well done to each and every one of you – we are incredibly proud!

Celebration Assembly 16th May 2025

16th May 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

We wrapped up the week in the best way possible with our fabulous Friday assembly!

A huge well done to our Stars of the Week and an extra special shout-out to our Golden Coin winner  — all celebrated for shining bright and sticking to our Gold Standards every single day!

We’re so proud of all our superstars — what a wonderful way to end the week!

Year 5’s Exciting Visit to Nissan and the Future of Eco-Friendly Technology

16th May 2025Miss K. Wilkinson

Last week, our fantastic Year 5 classes embarked on an inspiring educational adventure to Nissan’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant — and what an unforgettable day it was!

From the moment they arrived, pupils were immersed in the world of cutting-edge car design, robotics, and future technologies. They got a behind-the-scenes look at how vehicles are built, explored the technology behind electric cars, and discovered how automation and smart production methods are shaping the future of the automotive industry.

One of the most exciting parts of the visit was learning how Nissan is leading the way in creating eco-friendly vehicles and sustainable engineering practices. Our students were fascinated by the innovations driving greener transport and took part in thoughtful discussions about electric vehicles, climate change, and reducing carbon emissions – big topics for big thinkers!

The visit didn’t just enrich their understanding of STEM subjects – it also sparked meaningful conversations around green energy and the environment, inspiring many to think about future careers as engineers, designers, or environmental innovators.

A huge thank you to the amazing team at Nissan for the warm welcome and brilliantly organised experience. We’re incredibly proud of our Year 5s for representing West Boldon Primary School with such enthusiasm, curiosity, and outstanding behaviour throughout the day!